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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,199.17, 21,282.82 and 4,830.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,199.17, 21,282.82 and 4,830.44 is: 7,240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,199.17 : 21,282.82 = 4,830.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,199.17/21,282.82 = 4,830.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,199.17x = 21,282.82 × 4,830.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,199.17x = 102,805,266.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,805,266.55/14,199.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,240.23

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